Therapist profile
Dr. Bradley (Brad) Bull, LMFT
LMFT - Relationships and Family
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- Systemic perspective
- CBT methods
- EMDR available
About Bradley
Dr. Bradley (Brad) Bull is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Tennessee with 20 years of clinical experience. He works with relationship and family concerns, parenting stress, intimacy-related issues, depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and ADHD. He also addresses communication problems, divorce and separation, and issues tied to family of origin.
Brad describes family therapy as systemic work - looking at how family, work, and social forces shape everyday problems. Much of his work has been with individuals. Sessions are practical and down-to-earth, with straightforward conversation about what is happening at home and what patterns keep recurring.
He completed a PhD in child and family studies with an emphasis in counseling at the University of Tennessee in 2005. His training combines academic study and long-term clinical experience, including family therapy training at Good Shepherd Counseling Center and time at a student counseling center that he highlights as formative.
Brad’s background includes an undergraduate degree in psychology and a creative writing minor from Carson-Newman University, plus seminary study in pastoral counseling. He has worked in clinical settings including Norton Psychiatric Clinic and has two decades of seeing people for relationship and life transition concerns.
Outside of work he draws on practical life experience - farming roots, manual labor jobs, and team sports - and spends free time biking, hiking, canoeing, reading, and refinishing furniture. That everyday experience influences his plainspoken, practical approach in sessions.
How sessions work
How his approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the client. It helps people clarify their own goals and feel heard while they work through relationship and family stress.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems going. It uses practical exercises and short-term skill building to address anxiety, depression, communication problems, and parenting challenges.
EMDR is a structured approach used for trauma and post-traumatic stress. It aims to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories so they interfere less with daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can shift as progress is made.
Confirm the available session formats before booking since the biography does not list formats. Online sessions can help fit therapy into busy days by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and making it easier to schedule around parenting or work commitments.
Areas of focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Tennessee, Virginia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He helps with relationship strain, parenting difficulties, intimacy issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and related family concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a plainspoken, practical style that focuses on how family and social forces shape everyday problems.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of experience working in clinical settings and community counseling roles.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the credential LMFT and is licensed as a Tennessee LMFT and a Virginia LMFT, based in Tennessee.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does he provide?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the therapist's biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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